In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with estate planning and business advising attorney, Ron Payne! They dive into the journey of jumping your firm ahead. If you’re interested in learning more about the various practice areas he’s drawn to, lessons to those who practice in multiple areas, and the struggles of running a firm, check out this week’s episode.Mr. Payne is the CEO & Managing Partner for Apple Payne Law, PLLC in Kernersville, NC. APL strives to serve the "entire family", handling family law, business advising, estate planning, and real estate transactions. When he's not busy running the firm, Ron enjoys spending time with his wife and 2 sons, serving as the Cubmaster for his son's Cub Scout Pack, camping, and video games.3:29 high school band teacher7:55 specialist guru12:11 Legal Aid15:45 business and estate planning18:03 core values21:22 I like change24:40 expand28:02 we all belong at the tableJim’s Hack: If you’re looking for that instant message, connect the team realm, check out Discord, a communication tool. It’s very functional, has a great interface, and good user experience. Ron’s Tip: There’s a platform for everything these days. Draw a picture of your tech stack using Canva for your employees to make it easier to understand what they’re using each program/tool for. Tyson’s Tip: You can always improve your marriage. Check out the Go-Giver Marriage: A Little Story About the Five Secrets to Lasting Love book.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Christopher Nicolaysen from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about how you can go from a limiting mindset to an abundance mindset.Christopher focuses primarily on helping those injured in car accidents due to no fault of their own. His personal injury matters include auto accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, and trucking accidents. He truly enjoys helping clients through difficult times and helping them get the compensation they deserve.1:49 five mindset shifts3:50 Matthew Fox7:04 Revenge of the Nerds11:01 slow down for a minute15:12 betting on yourself19:01 actionable itemsWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com. Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Pete Salsich from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn all about the ins and outs when it comes to the content you choose to use.Pete is an experienced intellectual property attorney whose practice is focused on advising large and small companies and entrepreneurs regarding the creation, protection, and use of intellectual property, in both litigation and transactional counseling, particularly in the media, technology, and entertainment industries. 1:50 we’re making a video5:06 repurpose9:24 infringing their copyrights12:39 the public interest15:20 Getty’s images18:08 Tik TokWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com.Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with criminal and DUI defense attorney, Adam Rossen! They dive into the journey of building an incredible law firm. If you’re interested in learning more about incremental growth, strategic marketing, and the importance of systems, check out this week’s episode.Adam Rossen is the founder and CEO of the Rossen Law Firm. He was born and raised in South Florida and grew up knowing that he wanted to become either a doctor or lawyer because he wanted to be someone who helps people. He quickly realized that law would be the path for him and became a prosecutor in Broward County after graduating from the University of Miami School of Law.Adam left the prosecutor’s office in 2008 because he wanted to help people in a deeper, more meaningful way as well as satisfy a deep desire to start his own business. Since then, Adam has grown his firm to a 13 person powerhouse team while pursuing its mission to "Help Good People When Bad Things Happen so They Can Achieve Their Best Future."4:23 criminology 9:19 six criminal defense attorneys13:06 15 interns over Zoom16:53 cash can be a problem19:21 market to the type of client you want24:10 you don’t have a bookkeeper Jim’s Hack: Make yourself binge-worthy. Create content on a regular basis, so your market can consume as much from you as they can. Adam’s Tip: Take action! Vision without action is a daydream. Action without vision is a nightmare. - Japanese proverb. You need the vision and to take action. Don’t get caught up in the daydream alone.Tyson’s Tip: Check out the Speechify app. It’s an easy-to-use app that reads articles, docs, emails, etc., to you.   Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Johnnie Finch from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn about how you can better deal with anxiety, a loss, and to stop putting things on your back.Born and raised in Northeastern, North Carolina, Johnnie was a juvenile counselor before deciding to go to law school at 29. He has run a solo criminal defense practice for the last 8 years or so, where he handles major crimes to traffic tickets, but in the last year, Johnnie has shifted to a majority indigent defense model. He has learned that when you treat your clients with respect, the court and prosecutors sometimes treat them with respect.1:26 my friend Rich4:40 high anxiety high pressure profession8:28 physical or emotional trauma11:21 Andrew Brown14:09 what actually can we controlWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com. Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Ryan Anderson from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn all about hiring execs, recruiting, and building your firm. Ryan Anderson is the co-founder and CEO of Filevine. Before starting Filevine, Ryan was a founding partner at a western-states firm focused on personal injury, mass tort, and employment class action. With lived experience litigating hundreds of cases, including successful trials with 7-figure settlements, Ryan faced stress and process issues at his firm. He decided to build a solution to solve his problems. Today, rated as one of the top automation tools for law firms, legal departments, and businesses, Filevine is on a continual path of growth. Ryan is a proud husband and father of 5 children and resides in Salt Lake City, Utah. His goal is to change the face of legal work and help lawyers be happier, less stressed, and better equipped to achieve their goals.1:21 recruiting4:29 administrative7:54 conflict based profession10:27 built a team12:36 LinkedIn profile15:15 take them to lunch18:06 radical honesty21:37 most football teams can’t have more than one star running backWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.comJoin us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with one of the founders of Law Student Connect, Jordan Gardner! They dive into the journey of how this platform came to be and what it’s all about. If you’re interested in learning more about connecting law firms with law students or anything in between, check out this week’s episode.The first time Jordan sat across the table from his senior partner and watched him strike his time entries from a client's bill was a defining moment in his life. Because of the compensation structure, every stroke of his pen was money Jordan wouldn't be receiving, and time he could never get back. When he left his office, he started dreaming of a better way to hedge the risk of wasting time on tasks that clients wouldn't pay full price for.That's how Law Student Connect was born. In 2019, Jordan left his job and jumped fully into creating a platform specifically for attorneys to outsource legal research, drafting, doc review, and other basic tasks to law students who were anxious to test themselves on real-world projects.4:50 at the tail end8:34 people-oriented person12:13 hire entry-level law students18:36 law students are hungry for this23:40 work is not as routine or predictableJim’s Hack: Whether you join the Guild or not, owning a law firm can be isolating, so make sure you have a place to go where you can find the support you need to let go of your stress.Jordan’s Tip: Check out the productivity app called, Text Expander. For a small monthly fee, you can type in 6 keystrokes and generate a predefined paragraph, which saves you time.Tyson’s Tip: The DJI Mimo camera is a handheld camera that has delivered amazing results. You can control the camera remotely from your phone. They also have an app that you don’t need the camera for called, LightCut. You can take a group of videos or photos, click a button, and it will put together a promo video.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Gary Falkowitz from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn all about how you can capitalize on leads, maximize revenue, and improve your intake process.Gary P. Falkowitz is the Managing Partner and Founding Attorney of the Falkowitz Law Firm PLLC‚ one of the premier personal injury law firms in New York. Gary received his J.D., in 2005 from St. John’s University School of Law, where he was a member of the Senior Board of the Moot Court Honor Society. After law school, Gary served as an Assistant District Attorney with the Kings County District Attorney’s Office, where he sought justice on behalf of the Kings County community. 2:02 intake whisperer5:26 the competition is more intense than it has ever been8:42 escalation procedure12:29 fear15:36 digitally impress them18:47 the one call close22:34 follow up with web leadsWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comTickets to MaxLawCon 2022 are available now! Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Billie Tarascio from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn all about Billie’s post-pandemic law firm, the review of her systems, and her experience on the path to continuing becoming an expert in the field.Billie Tarascio has been pushing the boundaries for how to build a successful law practice since starting Modern Law in 2008 in Mesa, Arizona. After graduating from Law School at the University of Oregon, she started seeing what many lawyers see. “Most of the people who needed our help couldn’t afford attorneys and lawyers needed more work,” she says. Searching for a better way of doing things for attorneys and clients alike, she started by building a low-cost law firm to help clients during a difficult economy.  Alas, the numbers didn’t work, she recalls. “I needed to find some way of making divorce cheaper,” she said.That’s when she built Access Legal, a cloud-based document automation software for clients to help them create their own forms and filings, ostensibly with the coaching help of an attorney or paralegal. Still, clients were not always comfortable creating legal documents. But technology continued to drive the bottom line in her firm, where she developed techniques to tweak results that she’s been sharing with other lawyers around the country. Through her experiences and driven by metrics, Tarascio has developed the steps to create and assess changes to any law firm, and drive measurable increases in company profits – which ultimately serve clients with better service. Tarascio has four children ages 3 to 14 and lives in Gilbert, Arizona.1:26 made predictions4:01 demand is off the charts7:28 client advocate role12:55 Google mind business16:20 where are the people searching20:17 what is the purpose of the locationsWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comTickets to MaxLawCon 2022 are available now! Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with communications specialist, Janet Falk! They dive into the importance of communication. If you’ve been thinking about how communication could be helpful to improving your practice,  check out this week’s episode.Janet Falk is a Communications professional with more than 30 years of experience in-house and at public relations agencies. She advises attorneys at small law firms and with a solo practice on Media Relations and Marketing Communications to: attract new clients, remain top of mind with prior clients, keep in touch with referral sources, help recruit associates, generate a news story about litigation that puts pressure on opposing counsel and achieve business goals. Janet leads workshops on these topics and advises on media relations, website, LinkedIn profile, articles in non-legal industry trade publications, and client newsletters, among other areas. She has published articles on Media Relations and Marketing in The New York Law Journal, The New Jersey Law Journal, and Marketing the Law Firm and is a frequent speaker on webinars and podcasts about Public Relations and Legal Marketing. Speak with her for a complimentary Strategic Communication Session (30-minute consultation) to assess your Communications activity and online presence. She guarantees TWO IDEAS.2:15 octagonal peg6:15 why should anyone care11:29 you’re not saying no comment16:09 broadcasting industry publications20:04 into the media too much24:32 promoting everything that you do onlineJim’s Hack: When you talk about coaching, it’s an investment, not a cost. I challenge you to have a growth mindset. Janet’s Tip: Check out some of my e-books on topics such as networking, LinkedIn, and how you can be the one reporters call. You can access them here. If you’d like to keep in touch for more tips, subscribe to my newsletter.Tyson’s Tip: Check out the TED Masterclass App. It offers a lot of great information. It’s about speaking, specifically the TED style of speaking.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Jim Hacking from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn all about Jim’s amazing journey that started him on a path to becoming a lawyer, the need to find something bigger than himself, and advocating for others.1:20 Susan Carlson3:35 a warrior6:16 never been named9:20 made on my behalf11:30 you’re changing the trajectory of people’s lives13:31 be your best selfWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comTickets to MaxLawCon 2022 are available now! Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO, on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today we're excited to share a presentation by Dave Frees from MaxLawCon 2021! Tune in to learn what spies, interrogators, and special forces operators can teach you about having a better and more profitable practice.Mr. Frees heads the Firm’s Trust, Estate and Wealth Preservation Section, and Co-chairs the Elder Law Solutions section of the Firm. He serves or has served, on the boards of multiple trust companies and trust committees. Dave has appeared on National Public Radio (NPR), and is a frequent speaker in the areas of trust and estate planning and administration and communication and presentation skills. He has been awarded the designation of Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in Philadelphia Magazine in multiple years (by Super Lawyers©, a Thomson Reuters Company). Dave was named as a “Top Lawyer” in Trusts, Wills, and Estates by Main Line Today Magazine.2:49 the handshake interrupt5:07 force multipliers8:48 deploying tactics12:47 flash of blue17:31 just keep the milk in the cup21:03 subtle tweak in the content25:00 direction for my law firm30:19 yes you can36:48 the time value of money41:40 what are their gains and pains45:14 loop back inTickets to MaxLawCon 2022 are available now! Join us for the best conference for legal entrepreneurs at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa in St. Charles, MO on Thursday, June 2nd, and Friday, June 3rd! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with one another about MaxLawCon 2022! They dive into the nuts and bolts about the conference. If you’re craving community, looking for that growth mindset, and want to know what could be possible with your firm, check out this week’s episode.4:45 the right mindset8:14 crushing it11:51 the topics14:42 the vision track18:19 breakouts25:04 clickable title28:24 killer presentationWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon tickets are on sale now! Grab your ticket today at www.MaxLawCon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with Alabama bankruptcy lawyer, Ty Shepard! They dive into the journey of entrepreneurship and finding that community of support. If you’ve been thinking about how to navigate the growth and changes of a law firm,  check out this week’s episode.Ty's practice focuses on helping businesses reorganize their financial and organizational structures inside and outside of bankruptcy. He represents business debtors, creditors, trustees, and other parties in bankruptcy courts. Ty also represents taxpayers before the U.S. Tax Court and federal agencies.Ty is a former president of the Young Lawyers Section of the Huntsville/Madison County Bar Association, Treasurer of the Huntsville/Madison County Bar Association, a member of the Committee of 100, a graduate of Leadership Huntsville/Madison County - CONNECT Class 16, and a volunteer with the Huntsville Volunteer Lawyers Program and Wills for Heroes.Ty has taught continuing legal education classes on creditor's rights, general bankruptcy matters, taxation of decedent estates, and Alabama sales and use taxes. He is a member of the American Bar Association Section on Taxation, the Alabama State Bar Sections on Taxation and Commercial Litigation/Bankruptcy, and the American Bankruptcy Institute.4:02 the team8:04 like-minded community13:23 draw down to get a niche16:04 refining your marketing19:34 visionJim’s Hack: One of the first times talking about how my wife and I’s personalities were different was when I read a book called, Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus. It gave us a language to talk about without blaming each other. Today, all people who work for us complete a Kolbe A Index test.Ty’s Tip: We all get caught up in the comparison game. By making yourself a price leader in your market, you can stand out from the crowd. If there’s one thing you can do it’s raise prices. If there’s any way you can do it, pass those costs along.Tyson’s Tip: Go through your phone and declutter. Delete all those apps you don’t use. If you haven’t used it in the last 3 months, you’re probably not going to use it in the next 3 months, so get rid of them.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson take a deep dive with eleven different guests to chat about growth, things they’ve learned, hurdles, and things they’ve had to overcome in their law firms.  If you’ve been looking for successful ways to grow your firm, check out this rapid-fire episode.3:00 make decisions ahead of time8:21 culture, culture, culture11:35 core values13:42 systems, processes, hiring, and consistency17:25 growth has been great20:47 drive referrals22:53 listen to your team25:43 build out the seat29:52 talk about vision33:05 data is critically important37:45 grandma’s on Etsy40:11 automated with a human touch44:37 be okay taking that one step to get unstuck47:37 always be learning and see what other people are doing50:53 building up something biggerWatch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with one another about what it takes to be a successful law firm owner.  They dive into the journey of how to separate yourself from the daily tasks and the big rocks that come your way. If you’ve been looking for a way to systematize your firm and have it be less person-centric, check out this episode.2:39 myth of Sisyphus5:54 push the rock up the hill8:46 we know we shouldn’t be pushing the boulder11:45 leadership meeting15:08 be nimble18:34 succession planning22:48 case to case stuffJim’s Hack: Remember to be mindful and to be present at the moment. If you’d like to learn more about the fundamentals, being in the moment, and breathing, check out Guided Meditations by Tara Brach.Tyson’s Tip: Put a systems team in place to build out your systems.  Having one in place has allowed my firm to quickly test things and see how they will work and implement as necessary.Watch the podcast here. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with best-selling author Tommy Breedlove! They dive into why your success, money, or stuff doesn’t ultimately fulfill you. If you’re finding yourself in a place where you need to make yourself a priority and find your self-respect and self-love, check out this week’s episode.Meet Tommy Breedlove, the Wall Street Journal and USA Today Best Selling Author of the Book, “Legendary” and the founder of the Legendary Life Movement.… A movement that empowers driven people to be Pros in Leadership, Business, Mindset, & their Relationships. Tommy challenges high achievers to stop chasing the Ghost of “More” & “When” and lean-in to the Legendary leaders, spouses, and humans they were born to be.As a Premiere Leadership, business, relationship, and mindset coach who is a regular featured keynote speaker at global events, Tommy started his 20-year corporate career at one of the largest financial consulting firms in the world, and eventually became a shareholder, the International Practice Leader, and a member of the board of directors for one of the largest public accounting and financial firms in the southeast U.S.At the top of his career, Tommy experienced a transformational moment inspiring him to walk away from the corporate world to change his life and follow his true calling.Tommy now serves clients and audiences everywhere by empowering them to build and live Legendary Lives. He guides people to discover a life of significance without compromising their drive or ambition. The simple tools he shares show them how to work in their zone of brilliance, obtain financial confidence, and live with meaning and balance. The goal is to help everybody to become the person they’ve always wanted to be.When Tommy isn’t speaking or serving his clients, he enjoys traveling the world, hiking, and spending quality time with his wife and two dogs. 4:47 lead others better7:26 my mind game and heart game11:57 dangling that carrot14:02 cut cable17:45 more and when21:05 keep up with the Joneses24:02 shoulder to shoulder with youJim’s Hack: For some interesting approaches, check out the book Scaling Up Compensation 5 Design Principles for Turning Your Largest Expense into a Strategic Advantage by Sebastian Ross and Verne Harnish. A good book and a great read.Tommy’s Tip: Do you want to live your life for that story you tell in your brain? We’re all telling ourselves a story, and most of it is not true. You can rewire your heart and mind and tell yourself a different story. To learn more, check out my book Legendary.Tyson’s Tip: If you enjoy travel perks and discounts, check out the American Express platinum card.Listen to the podcast here.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with one another on this solo co-host episode! They dive into the mega benefit and detriment of owning your law firm. If you’re finding yourself in a place where unfettered freedom needs to become more fettered, check out this week’s episode. 3:13 EOS test6:35 structure and attach9:10 sitting in things12:19 small firm owner15:25 get the work done19:36 formulate your packageJim’s Hack: The real value of getting together with others at something like our mastermind is the conversations you have, including one that took place with Elise Buie, who runs her law firm remotely, with the subject being about culture and gift-giving. Remember to be generous and love on your team.Tyson’s Tip: If you don’t always have everything planned out for your trips, check out the TripIt app. If you’re looking for a more organized trip the next time you travel, get the app, it’s free.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with one another on this solo co-host episode! They dive into knowing your numbers in your law firm, giving you the basics, and the core principles needed. If you need some motivation to look into your law firm numbers and learn what they teach you, check out this week’s episode.2:50 before you knew your numbers6:32 numbers flowing in your firm9:44 referrals and referral sources12:14 leads, consults, and signups17:00 don’t be afraid of your number21:13 not every dollar is created equal23:54 track your case duration27:18 flipping it like a pancakeJim’s Hack: Check out the Amazon Prime Documentary, Conan O’Brien Can’t Stop. When you’re going through a big fundamental thing happening in your life, watch this.Tyson’s Tip: An easy way to shorten your average case duration is to limit the number of court appearances per case.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with commercial litigator, Jane Muir! They dive into the life of being a sixth-generation attorney, dialing into her practice, being active in the bar, and taking to the systems within her niche. If you’ve been thinking about how to get involved in your local community and setting your firm apart from others, check out this week’s episode.Jane Muir is a Florida attorney whose practice focuses on business transactions and litigation. A sixth-generation attorney and fourth-generation resident of Miami, she grew up working for her father's firm and has done every job in a law firm. She founded her practice out of necessity after being laid off from her first position as an associate six months out of law school. She joined and became active in the voluntary bar and earned several leadership positions while seeking to generate business, including serving as president of the Miami-Dade County Bar Association. She has been following the Maximum Lawyer Podcast for several years and was an early adopter of the Maximum Lawyer Guild.3:55 the family business8:09 risk tolerance10:16 the ten things13:03 getting involved16:53 setting yourself apart20:33 rededicating time to your firm24:54 finder, minder, or grinderJim’s Hack: Think about sending out at least one thank you note a day to various people who have been there for you or helped in some way. Jane’s Tip: Find a college student that lives in your area and hire them to run errands for you. If you can’t find one, check out TaskRabbit.Tyson’s Tip: Check out RingCentral. It’s much better than what it was and has come a long way from all those years ago. The user interface is easy to use, and it syncs with Zoho.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with personal injury lawyer, Brooks Derrick! They dive into the ups and downs of being a lawyer, learning what you want, and the journey to becoming a better lawyer. If you’ve been thinking about how to find your focus and need to make some changes, check out this week’s episode.Brooks Derrick is the husband of a wonderful woman, the father of two (soon to be three) wild boys, and a personal injury lawyer in South Carolina. He runs his law firm, the Derrick Law Office, in Simpsonville, SC.4:55 Charleston Law School8:59 house of cards12:40 unprompted compliments15:37 baggage in your head19:28 hop back in26:00 forming a planJim’s Hack: Add a simple marketing card or a way for your firm to ask clients if they’re satisfied or unsatisfied with the service you’re providing. It’s an easy tip to find ways on improving your business. Brooks Tip: Don’t let your future self or the person you want to become hate who you are today. Remember that you're an awesome lawyer, focus on the things you’re doing well.Tyson’s Tip: Pick a realistic goal for the quarter, set a reward for it, tell your team about it, and go after it. It’s a good way to dip your toe into scaling up and gain traction.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with the CEO of Iron Tech Security, Tom Kirkham! They dive into the journey of cyber security defense systems and educate and encourage organizations to establish a security-first environment with cyber security training programs to prevent successful attacks. If you’ve been thinking about how secure your law firm is,  check out this week’s episode.With over 40 years of experience, Tom is the creator of Iron Tech Security. A managed services provider offering IT services to law firms. It’s an all-in type of service providing a maximum relentless cyber security program.3:03 structure7:27 security team9:55 Ransome wear attack16:10 encrypted email service19:49 recognize your threats20:13 cost to protect your law firm22:12 protect your privacy24:20 be proactiveJim’s Hack: Check out the Book, Soundtracks: The Surprising Solution to Overthinking by Jonathan Acuff. It’s all about the messages we repeat to ourselves over and over.Tom’s Tip: If you want a deep dive into the topic of cyber security, check out these two books. This Is How They Tell Me the World Ends: The Cyberweapons Arms Race by Nicole Perlroth and my book, The Cyber Pandemic Survival Guide, that you can pre-order now.Tyson’s Tip: Check out Tile. It’s one of the easiest ways to find lost items. Never lose anything. Tile can locate items like your cell phone quickly.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with a fellow Guild member, immigration, and medical malpractice attorney, Marc Karlin! They dive into the journey of delegating tasks, and some of the challenges firms face over the years. If you’ve been thinking about starting the delegation process and learning about some of the challenges firms might be up against, this episode is for you.Marc Karlin practices primarily personal injury and medical malpractice in Southern California. In the mid-1990s, after working at various insurance defense firms for approximately 5 years, he joined his late father, Philip, to form Karlin & Karlin. Marc’s father was a certified immigration specialist, and he practiced in that field for most of his career. When he and Marc worked together, Philip handled immigration, and Marc handled all the non-immigration work. When his father died in 2017, he assumed his immigration practice, which continues to this day. Marc’s dad died three days after they had moved out of their office of 23 years to their current location. Their main office is in Glendale, CA, which is adjacent to the Los Angeles city limits. In the summer of 2020, they opened a satellite office 50 miles to the east, in Corona, which is in Riverside County, halfway between Los Angeles and Palm Springs. 4:40 money in files8:00 learning as you go11:37 strategize13:29 two different practice areas15:24 bottlenecks19:32 losing your law partner22:50 delegationJim’s Hack: Check out The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma.Marc’s Tip: During anxious or worrisome times, think back to the clients you’ve helped and what they’ve told you. As you get older, you learn to appreciate these things, so stay in a positive mindset.Tyson’s Tip: Don’t buy another book until you’ve read the ones you’ve got and want to read.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with one another about Dan Kennedy’s concept, the difference between hard-earned dollars and easy money.  They dive into the journey of what hard-earned dollars versus easy money looks like. If you’ve been grinding away, this episode talks about leveraging for better results and how to make things better.  1:50 concept of easy money4:07 contingency fees7:00 hard work10:13 where did all the workers go13:57 psychological barriers17:32 leveraging21:09 is the guilt warrantedJim’s Hack: Check out Dan Kennedy’s Magnetic Marketing Podcast.Tyson’s Tip: Check out the next-generation paper tablet, the reMarkable 2. It replaces your notebooks and printed documents with a tablet that feels like paper.Watch the podcast here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with a Guild member and construction attorney Jeremy Baker! They dive into the journey of leaving the big law firm and going solo. If you’ve been thinking about making a similar move, this episode talks about his experience, journey, and advice.Jeremy S. Baker, a Chicago-based construction attorney, founded Baker Law Group LLC in 2019 after nearly 18 years at AmLaw 100 and 200 law firms. Podcasts like Maximum Lawyer convinced Jeremy to "go solo" after spending nearly fourteen years at Schiff Hardin LLP, where he was a partner and a member of its national Construction Law practice. In addition to practicing law, Jeremy runs a consultancy, Operation PalmTree, which aims to help "big law" attorneys break free and launch their own law firms.4:40 things to do7:30 tools and resources10:01 substantive work13:00 hiring18:00 clientele20:05 five years from nowJim’s Hack: Every dollar is not created equally - sit down and review your various case types to understand which ones offer the most value for the amount of time spent and obtain more of those cases.Jeremy’s Tip: Believe in yourself, run fast, take some risks and if you make a mistake, course correct but keep moving forward. In the words of Mark Zuckerberg, “Move fast and break things.”Tyson’s Tip: Check out Alignable, where connections form relationships that become referrals.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

In today’s episode, Jim and Tyson chat with Maximum Lawyer’s Brand Manager Becca Eberhart! They dive into the evolution of Maximum Lawyer over the last two years and tease a little of what’s to come. If you like getting to peek behind the curtain, this episode goes behind the scenes of the Maximum Lawyer brand.1:06 Becca’s journey4:24 expectations6:20 what’s included currently8:00 growth mindset11:10 small but mighty team14:05 the conference15:09 advice to future presenters16: 20 tips for future presentersJim’s Hack: The Everyday Hero Manifesto by Robin Sharma - what is something new that you’ve tried?Becca’s Tip: Be courageous and apply to speak at MaxLawCon 2022!Tyson’s Tip: Try sharing your iPhone or iPad screen on your next Zoom call. On Zoom, click share and it gives you the option.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson sat down with Nathan Harris. Nathan has been focused on helping people in the Hispanic community in Alabama for most of his life. His mother is from the tiny Spanish speaking country of Ecuador in South America and met his father while he was stationed in the peace corps in Ecuador in the 1970’s. After Mr. Harris’ parents were married in Ecuador, they moved to this country, the country of opportunity. Mr. Harris was born shortly thereafter and took advantage of this opportunity granted to him by going to law school at the University of Alabama. Mr. Harris opened the firm in 2010, which eventually became Abogados Centro Legal, by building trust, fighting hard, and taking advantage of opportunity.Today, Abogados Centro Legal is still helping Hispanic folks solve their legal problems in the following areas: serious injuries, car wrecks, accidents, overtime and minimum wage disputes, and immigration. Our Hispanic clients rarely feel comfortable with the U.S. legal system at first; but our firm, being fully bilingual and bicultural, is able to better relate to the Hispanic community and set our clients at ease during these stressful situations. All people, including undocumented immigrants, have rights and access to justice. Everyone who has been injured, through no fault of their own, has the right to seek justice in the form of a jury trial in a court of law. We assist our clients in telling their stories and fighting for the justice they deserve. We also assist other attorneys to navigate the complex issues that arise in civil cases involving Hispanic clients.3:20 learning from experience3:53 buying a firm5:44 marketing to a niche clientele9:54 finding the right people16:12 marketing in Spanish 17:28 getting rid of a practice area18:53 direct referrals20:20 helping clients 100% through the process 22:08 can’t be too serious with yourself Jim’s Hack: Steven Levitt’s Book: Freakanomics or watch the TED talk: The freakonomics of McDonalds vs. drugsNathan’s Tip: Listen to the Maximum Lawyer podcast!Tyson’s Tip: Try out Finilize for personal accountability!Get yourself an all access pass to Lorman.com to give your staff courses to learn at their own pace.  Watch the interview here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson want you to ask yourself “What Do I Want?”2:53 what do I want7:05 you are the creator of your life8:03 not saying no enough 10:02 it’s ok to want 11:55 convey to your team14:20 reverse engineer it 17:44 what you deserve19:59 confidence relates to successJim’s Hack: Giving tips can help make your life better. Tyson’s Tip: Say no simple things to free up time for yourself.Watch the interview here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson sat down with Megan Zavieh. Megan focuses her practice exclusively on attorney ethics, representing attorneys facing State Bar disciplinary action, providing guidance to practicing attorneys, podcasting about legal ethics on Lawyers Gone Ethical, and writing about ethics including her most recent book for the ABA - The Modern Lawyer: Ethics and Technology in an Evolving World2:50 reducing stress for colleagues 4:10 focusing on investigating6:35 communication issues7:20 feast or famine 10:50 personas 15:20 running a law practice in modern timesJim’s Hack: Jim is a 10 quickstart and 3 follow through on the Kolbe Index and recommends using Finilize for accountability.Megan’s Tip: Set up a 10 minute limit in the screen time setting for your email app on your phone.Tyson’s Tip: Questions to ask your kids: What was the best day of your life so far and what was the worst day of your life so far.  Watch the interview here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Tyson sat down with Brooke Bove. Brooke is an appellate attorney in Southern California. Her practice focuses almost exclusively on appeals for plaintiffs - in personal injury, employment and consumer-related cases. She also runs a ghost-writing business that provides law and motion support for small firms and solo attorneys. 3:48 legal writing 11:32 connecting resources13:46 a specific model19:25 setting an example22:30 the Guild Jim’s Hack: Take time away from your firm for a firm retreat to talk about how to move things forward.Brooke’s Tip: Audio books so you can multitask while consuming books. Tyson’s Tip: Use the sticky note app on your computer instead of paper notes. Listen to the podcast here.Watch the interview here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Tyson sat down with Deena Buchanan.  Deena is a graduate of the University of Pittsburgh and the Georgetown University Law Center. After matriculating from law school with honors in 1998, she moved to New Mexico, working for a large law practice in Albuquerque. She subsequently worked for a Fortune 500 company in Philadelphia and for other large law firms, where she worked on a number of cases that garnered national coverage. Deena returned to New Mexico in 2008, opening Buchanan Law in 2019 to provide top-tier representation to individuals in employment and personal injury matters. She also represents small businesses in commercial litigation and other matters. She’s an active member of the New Mexico Association of Trial Lawyers, the National Employment Lawyer’s Association, and the American Bar Association’s Solo and Small Firm Section.5:50 seed money 7:20 true solo in the beginning 11:46 setting up systems14:45 delegating15:40 protect your time16:20 scaling 17:18 future ideas Jim’s Hack: Book: Ask Your Developer by Jeff LawsonDeena’s Tip: Lawyers who have practice areas they can give tips to people should try out making short videos on TikTok. Tyson’s Tip: Book: VIvid Vision: A Remarkable Tool for Aligning Your Business Around a Shared Vision of the Future by Cameron HeroldWatch the interview here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Tyson sat down with MaxLawCon 2021 sponsor Get Staffed Up. They talk a lot about freedom at Get Staffed Up. After several years in business, they discovered that they’re really in the business of helping other lawyers liberate themselves by delegating (way) more tasks, leading them to newfound freedom. Get Staffed Up challenges you to come up with ways that you can’t improve your life, and someone else’s life, by delegating the tasks you don’t want to do.https://getstaffedup.com3:08 a better way to grow a business4:02 the great resignation6:35 how does this work 13:39 virtual assistants16:00 data entry and invoicing17:43 legal teams in 8 countriesWatch the interview here.Join the Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.com Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson share a conversation they had about the 6 things they know to be true. 1:30 you are understaffed3:40 you take too much money out of your firm6:36 you lie to yourself  9:27 organizational chart13:19 the only limits you have are the ones you place on yourself 16:35 you’re not giving yourself enough credit Guild: www.maxlawguild.comMaxLawCon 2022 Early Bird Tickets are Live: www.maxlawcon2022.comJim’s Hack: Listen to the words you say and think. Listen for resistance words or thoughts like can’t, but or just. The simple act of noticing this might create a little shift. Tyson’s Tip: Book: The Checklist Manifesto: How to Get Things Right by Atul GawandeWatch the interview here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! https://www.youtube.com/c/MaximumLawyer Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Tyson sat down with MaxLawCon 2021 co-title sponsor Readback Active Reporting. The market insights are almost obvious, but the solutions have been evasive. The shortage of court reporters has been well known for many years. The shortage was acute prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, and it’s getting worse. Reporters are in an enviable position of enjoying strong demand for their services, but that doesn’t provide an incentive to innovate.Additionally, attorneys and clients have been growing increasingly frustrated with escalating costs – especially the add-ons. There are fees per page, fees for copies, fees for rough copies, fees for rushing, fees for appearing, and on and on.Finally, elite litigators were gladly paying much higher fees for real-time reporting in which they could see the transcript as the steno operator worked. We learned that they were getting an advantage, and we wanted to figure out how to deliver a similarly powerful experience to everyone. Tune in to this episode to learn how they’ve done just that. https://www.readback.legalWatch the interview here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training!  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson joined Jordan Ostroff. Jordan is the Lawyer with a Life. He works 3 days a week, 20-25 hours per week total across his law firm and marketing company. Jordan's firm handles PI cases in and around Orlando, and LegalEase Marketing is a fractional CMO for law firms to help them create the same plan Jordan went through to get out of the 70-80 hours a week of work and into a much better life. Since MaxLaw Con he and his family have been driving across the country and will continue that for almost a full year because why not? We only get one go through this life, might as well spend it having fun with those you love.8:56 running two businesses11:12 personal branding 12:50 implementing systems14:56 marketing for growth 20:08 from a different angle Jim’s Hack: Do you have enough space to make decisions? Carve out space to give yourself freedom to make decisions. Jordan’s Tip: Double down on what you’re already good at. As a company focus on what you’re the worst at and bring in the help to make it better.Tyson’s Tip: App: Zello - use as a walkie talkie Watch the interview here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training!  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson joined Hunter Cavell. Hunter primarily focuses on real estate litigation, business formation and litigation, plaintiff’s consumer protection cases, plaintiff’s personal injury related to automobile collisions.Hunter has experience with contract dispute resolution for companies large and small, and he has represented both landlords and tenants in housing matters. He has litigated cases at the trial court and appellate court levels on the State of Ohio, as well as both the Northern and Southern District Courts of Ohio and the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals. Hunter is focused on early dispute resolution and resolving client matters as quickly as possible in a cost-effective and time-saving manner, whether that be via settlement or through the court system. Hunter has published articles on Florida’s stand your ground laws and their national effect, and the adoptive business records exception to hearsay and its use in Ohio courts. Hunter was also named a Rising Star by Ohio’s Super Lawyers for the past four years. This honor is only awarded to the top 2.5% of Ohio attorneys under 40, or who have been practicing for less than ten years.5:11 a law firm side hustle6:35 letting go of the safety net8:58 niche down10:43 cancer12:42 you’ve only got today 13:53 startup surprisesJim’s Hack: “Square peg round hole”. Be aware enough to know when something isn’t working. Hunter’s Tip: Any interaction that is positive send them a link via email to leave you a review. Tyson’s Tip: Don’t put all of your eggs in one basket, like marketing on one social media channel. Watch the interview here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training!  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Join Seth and Jay as they talk about the upcoming presentations at Max Law Con 2021 and get into what the ROI can be on social media. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson joined Mike Mandell. Mike, more famously known as LawByMike, is the largest legal influencer on social media with over 6 million followers. Since graduating USC Annenberg School of Communications in 2009 and Duke University School of Law in 2012 (recently lauded as the #1 law school on the planet by The World University/Wall Street Journal Rankings), Michael L. Mandell has concentrated his talents on redefining the justice process, and propelling his profession into the 21st century. Before devoting himself to educating the public about the law through multiple social media platforms, Michael spent almost a decade as a top associate attorney, practicing at the LA law offices of the international law firm, Reed Smith, LLP.Mike has been featured in national news outlets including NBC, NowThis, Insider, and Buzzfeed. He has also been a Keynote speaker at several universities and will be featured in Best-Selling Author David Meerman Scott’s newest book. His audience sits at the unique precipice of entertainment, education, and law and sends him hundreds of messages daily requesting career path, educational, and legal advice.Law By Mike seeks to educate you about your most important legal rights. Through plainly presented and entertaining content—available across multiple media platforms—we’re working to create accessible tools designed to dramatically increase your knowledge of the law—for free. Whether you’re searching for details on a precise topic or simply believe in the principle that “knowledge is power,” join us in empowering each other.2:56 traction on TikTok4:53 taking over the family firm 8:24 ideas for creating content13:54 educating the public 19:08 BIll Nye of LawWatch the interview here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training!  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson joined Jesse Cole.  Jesse is known as the PT Barnum of Baseball, Cole is the founder of Fans First Entertainment and Owner of the Savannah Bananas baseball team. The Savannah Bananas have sold out every game since the 2016 season, have a waitlist in the thousands for tickets and have been featured nationally by MSNBC, CNN, CBS and ESPN.  Cole has turned the games into a circus with dancing players, the Banana Pep Band, the Banana Nanas senior citizen dance team, The Man-Nanas Dad Bod Cheerleading Squad, the Banana Baby, and the famous break dancing first base coach.  Cole believes "Whatever is normal, do the exact opposite." He is a keynote speaker and author of Find Your Yellow Tux - How to Be Successful by Standing Out. His newest Book Fans First, Change the Game, Break the Rules & Create an Unforgettable Experience launches in January 2022. Jim’s Hack: Think real hard before letting someone go back to an old job if they've tried something new. It's not great, but I think you're going to be better off in the long run because it's sort of either up or out. It's as hard to get them to fit back into their old role.Jesse’s Tip: Walt Disney always said we're always going to plus the show. We're always going to plus this theme park. It's a living breathing thing. And the plus is just continuous improvement. He wanted people to always get more and expect more. And so, we talk to our team, “How are we going to plus the experience today? How are we going to plus this promotion?” And when you look at every area of your business and look at a way to plus it, it's pretty amazing the results that come from it.Tyson’s Tip: Break down every stage of the process for the firm when it comes to the client. We went through the entire client journey. But we just asked these questions, ”What's the client currently doing at that point in the case? So, what's the client doing? What's the client thinking? What and who do they interact with? What is the client feeling? And then, what needs to be done?” We broke down each of these things. After that, we did opportunities. What can we do that no one else is doing? So, I highly recommend going through that with your team. So, break down the entire process for the client. And then, at each phase, answer those questions. You know, go a long way. And then, ask the question, “How do you plus it?” because we're going to add that to our questions. “How do we then plus it?” Because I really do think that that is the magic question.Watch the interview here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training!  Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson joined David Neagle, the founder of the multimillion-dollar global coaching company Life Is Now, Inc. David helps thousands of entrepreneurs, experts and self-employed professionals gain the confidence and find the right mindset to increase their revenue, turning their endeavors into seven- and eight-figure ventures.Being in the coaching and mentorship industry for more than 20 years, David has worked alongside other well-known mentors like Bob Proctor and Tony Robbins, and his clients include many well-known people, including New York Times #1 best-selling author Jen Sincero.Because of the results his clients have achieved, along with his dedication, David’s coaching has expanded to more than 30 countries, and he has been featured on Forbes, CBS, NBC, Wall Street Journal, Inc, Entrepreneur and Fox. He is also the bestselling author of The Millions Within, a book focusing on intention, focus and awareness to build your dream business and life.In addition to serving as an International Success Coach and Best Selling Author, he is the host of The Successful Mind Podcast. With almost two million downloads and tens of thousands of students from across the globe, David, is a renowned architect in the personal growth industry and stands as a shining example of how to turn one’s life around after being hit by its most devastating curveballs. Stay ConnectedPodcastInstagram FacebookYouTubeLinedInJim’s Hack: I think that we either need to do a lot more prep the night before to get ready for the next day. But if you're running out the door-- I did that one day this week, I overslept because I've been up late, and it just changed the whole trajectory of my day. So, for me, getting up, meditating, reading something of value, trying to journal, I just can't recommend that enough. David’s Tip: Take one client and double your prices and actually do it because if you see yourself do it, if you give yourself the experience, it will shatter your belief system around what's possible. It can be done in any industry with any client.Tyson’s Tip: Heropost. They have a limited time offer where, for lifetime, it’s $197. It's just like Hootsuite and a lot of other ones, only there's no limits. You can do as many Facebook pages, as many Facebook groups, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, all of the different options. You can mass post to all these different platforms. Watch the interview here.Subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss an interview, presentation or training! https://www.youtube.com/c/MaximumLawyer Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

This week on Maximum Growth Live it’s Seth vs Jay debate style!All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson joined Brian LaBovick. Brian is the CEO and Founder of LaBovick Law Group in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida. Numbers wise they have 8 attorneys, 40 office staff, and offices in Florida and Massachusetts. Since 1991, the firm has won more than $400 Million for clients.What most excites Brian these days is ‘Safety 4 Life Foundation’ – his foundation focused on improving youth’s safety regarding the road, the internet, the police, and human trafficking. Brian also wrote a well-known book called ‘Not a Good Neighbor: A Lawyer's Guide to Beating Big Insurance by Settling Your Own Auto Accident Case’.Jim’s Hack: Book: Subtract by Leidy KlotzBrian’s Tip: TED Talk by Patrick Lencioni on Ideal Team Player or the Five Dysfunctions of Team. But Ideal Team Player is the one that I think people should use.Tyson’s Tip: Finilize, a really cool productivity tool that takes in that concept that Jason Selk teaches where you pick your top number of things for the day. It reminds you via text. So, you get a text the night before. You enter your three things for the day. And then, it reminds you throughout the day, “Hey, how are you doing with your tasks?” If you're interested in it head to maxlawaccountability.com. Watch the interview here. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Seth and Jay chat with Dan Hurley, an execution coach who will talk about the things any business owner should do as they approach scaling up in their firm.All MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson joined Lynda Decker! As the Owner of Decker Design, Lynda Decker is a legal sector-focused brand strategist and multidisciplinary designer whose work encompasses high-level website design, interactive communications, publications and information graphics. With 26 year of experience in design, Decker comes to the table ready to transform outdated law firm websites into identities that amplify expertise through compelling visual design, resulting in attracting clients by standing out from the mediocrity of law firm web designs. Her designs have proven time and again to be a firm’s revenue driver, as the website is most often the first line of communication with a potential client.2:08 how websites have changed5:42 the feeling behind design 7:57 whitespace 10:45 usability 12:48 negative has a bigger impact17:35 improvements in recruiting 20:14 testing your design 20:26 big mistakes by small firms Jim’s Hack:  If you can’t use the businesses you’re loyal to like an airline or hotel, join the new businesses loyalty program, it often results in an upgrade or better service. Lynda’s Tip: Decoding Greatness: How the Best in the World Reverse Engineer Success Tyson’s Tip: Create consistency across your platforms. Your website, social media, etc. Watch the interview here. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Today Seth and Jay chat with David Hassell, founder of 15five, a tool for employee engagement. They will talk about measuring engagement, what a post covid workplace looks like and more!15Five is a human-centered performance management platform that creates effective managers, highly engaged employees, and top-performing organizations. From engagement surveys and 1-on-1 tools to performance reviews and OKRs, 15Five is the most complete solution that combines software, education, and community to develop successful managers and unlock peak employee performance. Built using the Positive Product Design™ method, 15Five is the only platform that offers software aligned to the latest positive psychology research. Through it’s HR Superstars community and podcast, 15Five aims to empower every leader to create highly engaged, high-performing organizations by helping people become their best selves. https://lp.15five.com/book-a-demo-max-growth-liveAll MGL videos can be found under the Maximum Growth Live! topic in the Facebook group. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 sponsor Lawmatics! Today on the podcast Jim and Tyson sat down with Matt Spiegel, Co-Founder and CEO of Lawmatics. Lawmatics is a sponsor of MaxLawCon 2021!Matt is a serial entrepreneur, Attorney and golf enthusiast. Matt was a practicing criminal defense attorney for 6 years. In 2010 he founded MyCase, which went on to become one of the most popular cloud based legal practice management solutions. Matt was also the CEO of MyCase, which was acquired in 2012 by AppFolio, where he remained as GM until 2015.In 2015, Matt founded ExpoGuru, an event marketing management software. In late 2015, Matt became the CEO of Cammy, a global consumer tech company with headquarters in Sydney, Australia. In 2017, he decided that it was the right time to go back in the legal software industry with the Lawmatics platform.4:16 what is the market telling you 10:08 maintaining culture through growth10:47 doubling in a pandemic11:45 hiring for culture 13:28 lessons from a startup 17:12 the next phase for Lawmatics19:35 software with open APIJim’s Hack: Book - The Tao of Leadership Lao Tzu's Tao Te Ching Adapted for a New Age  Matt’s Tip: Be the Zappos of law. Stop worrying about being a good lawyer and become a good customer service agent. Tyson’s Tip: Pexels App in Zoom for backgrounds.Watch the podcast. Subscribe to the Maximum Lawyer podcast on your favorite podcast player today so you never miss an episode! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

Introducing MaxLawCon 2021 speaker Paul Yokabitus. Paul is an attorney and founder of Cary Estate Planning in North Carolina and the founder of PlanWell.Legal. https://maximumlawyer.com/mlc21speakerpaulyokabitus/Join us in St. Charles, MO at the Ameristar Casino, Resort, and Spa to hear his presentation: Fishing With the Right Bait: Scaling Your Firm Through Webinars on FacebookWatch the sneak peek. Ticket sales end today, Friday August 27th at 5:00 PM CT. Grab your seat at MaxLawCon 2021 today! Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn

IMPORTANT / Time-sensitive MaxLawCon 2021 Ticket Announcement ‼️In an effort to allow social distancing we have made the difficult decision to limit the number of tickets below capacity to MaxLawCon 2021.Therefore we are ending ticket sales tomorrow, Friday August 27th at 5:00 PM CT.Vaccination is required by all attendees, masks are currently optional pending the conditions at the time of the conference. Tickets available here until sell out or 8/27/21 at 5:00 PM. Resources:Join the Guild MembershipSubscribe to the Maximum Lawyer Youtube ChannelFollow us on InstagramJoin the Facebook GroupFollow the Facebook PageFollow us on LinkedIn